Trials are one of the earliest forms of motorsport. The Land's End
Trial is the UK's longest running motorsport event, dating back to 1903.
A trial is a series of tests of how far a car can climb an off-road
hill. Needless to say this is made difficult due to the ground being
steep, slippery and often twisty. A passenger is required and they and
the driver both 'bounce' to help get that last bit of traction.
We run a trial for production cars every January at
Harlton near Cambridge, in memory of CCC member Roger Holmes. It is on a smooth grass hill and is suitable for
standard road cars, in fact 4x4s and purpose-built trials cars are not
allowed.
The 2013 Roger Holmes Memorial Trial will be held on Sunday 20th January.
